Let’s see how to change the Bluetooth name on and of any device easily. Content Change Bluetooth Name of Windows Device Your Windows laptop or PC will have the group name and PC name by default as the Bluetooth name. You can change it to your name or any other wished name. You will be greeted with a blue pop-up box where you will enter the new Bluetooth device name....

There are various ways you can use to do this. You can convert images to text using online OCR tools or an offline tool or app. Such apps are available for nearly every platform; some may be more accurate than others. So, it doesn’t matter which device you use, be it a phone, tablet, or PC. Convert Image to Text Using Online OCR Tools OCR Tools are at the top of our list since these apps are dedicated to converting images to text....

Create and restore a backup We should all be routinely backing up our data to prevent a sudden hard disk crash from causing disaster. But, if you haven’t yet adopted this approach then you should take a look at our How to backup Windows 10 guide which shows how to use the software already built-in to Windows 10. With this method you can create copies of your files and folders, all of which can then be restored to the new machine via the File History feature outlined in the article linked above....

Now let us go through some simple steps that help you to make Email Signatures for Gmail ID or any other Email client. Enable HTML Signatures in Gmail Before we head to email signatures. it is essential to enable the signatures from your Gmail settings. To do this, make sure you are logged into the Gmail account. Now, click the settings icon on the upper right corner and select settings....

Open Control Panel Click on Performance and Maintenance. Click on System. Then click on the Advanced tab Click on the error-reporting button on the bottom of the windows. Select Disable error reporting. Click OK Click OK You are done and free from annoying error reporting popup. Δ

Offline maps have been available from Google for a few years, but it’s only recently that you were able to quickly and easily download multiple maps straight to your phone – both on iPhone and Android, and get driving directions while offline. You won’t be able to search for restaurants or shops while offline, but you can use maps to navigate to an address or postcode. You can’t select cycling or walking directions, only driving and – obviously – you won’t get traffic information or be able to change the route like you normally can....

Naturally, Audacity also lets you edit existing MP3, WAV, AIFF and Ogg Vorbis files: you can cut sections, amplify, remove noise and apply effects, such as fade-ins and fade-outs. That makes it ideal for editing podcasts (it even supports auto-duck) and if you have the right hardware, it can even record multiple channels at once. Here we’ll show you how to get to grips with Audacity, including downloading extra codecs so you can save your edited audio files in MP3 format....

Despite it not being explained in the tutorial to the online game mode, there are two ways to fast travel in Red Dead Online. Here’s how. Not got your copy of RDR2 yet? We’ve got the best Red Dead Redemption 2 deals right here. Stagecoach While trains aren’t present in Red Dead Online, you can still use stagecoaches to quickly travel around the huge map. The prices are a little cheaper than in Red Dead Redemption 2, making it a little easier to meet up with your Posse if they’re on the other side of the map....

It’s not always easy to upgrade a laptop, so what do you do when its graphics fail? Here we explain how to fix a laptop’s graphics. A reader wrote in to Helproom to ask the following question: “I have an HP Pavilion dv7 laptop, which is around five years old. It’s running Windows 7 Service Pack 1 and has a 64-bit quad-core 2.3GHz processor with 8GB of RAM. “Unfortunately, my graphics card is playing up....

As simple as a clock widget can be, many users have complained that it shows the wrong time and fails to remain in sync with the device’s time. Sometimes, the mobile’s time is itself wrong in which case, you can’t really blame the widget. Here are a few ways how you fix the Android clock widget showing wrong time error. Let’s begin. 1. Reboot Smartphone This is the simplest thing you can do before moving on to other steps....

Let’s begin. Restore Windows 11 Drag to Taskbar On Windows 10, you could easily drag and drop files to the taskbar icon of a running app to open the file in an app directly. This is more convenient than having to click on the app in the Windows 11 taskbar and drag and drop the file. You can also drag and drop app icons to the taskbar to pin apps to the taskbar....

Let’s see how to enable separation alerts on Apple Watch when you leave your iPhone behind. Enable Separation Alerts for iPhone on Apple Watch It is not a big deal if you forget your iPhone at home. What if you leave your iPhone behind somewhere else, like your office? You would already be driving when you realized you forgot to carry your phone. If you always have your Apple Watch on your wrists, a reminder on the watch is enough....

There are various ways to hide photos on an Android phone, and here are some of the best. How to hide photos on Samsung phones If you own a Samsung Android phone, you’ll already have a Secure Folder option which is a great way to keep certain photos private. Other manufacturers have variants on this theme. Huawei phones have PrivateSpace, and LG offers Content Lock, so it’s worth checking if your phone already provides some sort of privacy option like this....

A Sandbox is a virtual environment separate from the rest of your machine where you can install, open and use programs that you don’t entirely trust. There are several good options for sandbox software including BufferZone, Sandboxie and SHADE Sandbox being some of the most famous. We’ll use Sandboxie in our guide, as it’s easy to use and free to download, and show you how to install applications in safety....

When choosing your mobile phone contract it can be tricky to work out how much mobile data you need. It’s always worth looking at past phone bills to see how much data your phone has consumed, but be wary of the fact that you’ll probably use your new toy more than your old one, and that if it supports features such as 4G then you may use more mobile data than you realise....

See also: Best touchscreen gloves 2017 | 20 Best Smartwatches | Best fitness trackers 2017 Make your own touchscreen gloves: What you’ll need The materials for DIY Touchscreen gloves is about as simple as it gets. Aside from your gloves all you’ll need are a darning needle and some conductive thread. Ok, that last bit is a little more specialist and might not be lying around the house. Conductive thread is, as the name suggests, one that is able to conduct the electric charge in your fingers....

Google let you make calls from Gmail web interface or Google Hangout App from your PC or smart device. Instead of those, you can depend on dedicated iOS apps that can configure with Google Voice number to make calls and send texts. The same apps can help your iPad or iPod device to convert into a mobile phone with a Google Voice account. With the help of these apps and a WiFi connection, you can use your nonmobile device on a mobile phone without spending a penny....

While we understand the economics involved, there really is no point in spending thirty seconds being shown a car you have no intention of buying, especially when all you want to see is a two minute lesson on making a Lancashire hot pot. Below we explain how you can remove ads on YouTube. Be warned, though, while these tips might work for now YouTube does have freeloaders in its sights....

Also, be sure to check out our comprehensive guide to using Excel for more useful tips. Back up first As with any editing of important documents you should make a copy of your spreadsheet before beginning. Removing blank rows is a destructive act, and if you mistakenly enter the wrong commands then it could delete info that you wanted to keep. Can I remove blank rows automatically? The first thing you need to tell Excel is which areas of the spreadsheet it should include when searching for blank rows....

Here we show you how to report someone impersonating you on Facebook or Twitter. How can someone impersonate you on social media? It’s easier than you might think. Setting up a new account with a name the same as yours, or a very similar name, is straightforward. Then all they need to do is find a profile picture of you, go through your friends online, and start posting to them or the world at large....